Social Security Handbook

A lump-sum death payment may be made on the Social Security
record of a worker who dies either fully or currently insured. The
lump-sum is a one-time payment of $255 (see §700 for an exception).
It is paid in addition to any monthly survivors insurance benefits
that are due.

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